And he’s hoping to make a good impression by bringing a few friends along with him to the Lawrence Batley Theatre.

His friends will not only be those he sends up, but the satirical impressionist will be joined on stage by fellow comedian Jo Caulfield and jazz singer Ian Shaw.

Current Prime Minister David Cameron, former PM Tony Blair, Yorkshireman William Hague and Labour’s newest leader, Ed Miliband, might ‘make’ an appearance on stage too as Bremner does what he does best – impressions of those in public life.

There’s also one or two surprises as Bremner sends up those from the celebrity world too.

Speaking to the Examiner ahead of the LBT show on May 21, Rory Bremner said: “I’ve tried doing Nick Clegg but even Nick Clegg’s having trouble doing Nick Clegg at the moment, so it’s understandable that the rest of us will have trouble impersonating him.”

Politics is at the heart of Bremner’s impressions – history may one day confirm he is the master of imitating politicians.

Together with John Bird and John Fortune, Bremner’s paradoxical programmes – Rory Bremner Who Else and Bremner, Bird and Fortune – were a mainstay of Channel 4’s output for over 18 years, winning a total of four BAFTAs and three RTS awards.

But the stage spotlight and the eyes of a live audience don’t worry Bremner – his unique brand of comedy banter has sustained a successful career in radio and television for over 25 years.

The LBT show is part of a 10-date extension to his 2011 tour, which was an off-shoot of his highly-praised national tour which started back in 2010 with Rory’s Election Battle Bus tour, which took place ahead of the general election that May and was a sell-out success.

“I know my stuff and feel comfortable with what I do,” he adds.

“This is a continuation of the live shows I’ve been doing since the election.

“But it’s not just me anymore, I have a brilliant performer in Ian Shaw, who I was at university with 30 years ago and is a brilliant talent.

“Hattie Haydridge was meant to join us in Huddersfield but she has broken her ankle, so Jo Caulfield has stepped in and joined us.

“Jo and I have worked together for 20 or 30 years and she’s brilliant at what she does.

“I’ll be doing a mix of topical stand-up and impressions – a bit based on what’s going on in the news right now and what people will recognise from Bremner, Bird and Fortune.”

Mainstays such as David Blunkett, William Hague and Vince Cable remain. Nick Clegg is proving to be challenge, perhaps in more ways than one, and he’s uncertain of the likes of Ed Miliband.

“Ed basically sounds like Tony Blair with a cold,” the comedian added.

But while he may have to decide who to send up – he has repertoire of over 100 characters – there’s plenty of material around.

The 51-year-old said: “The whole political scene over the past few weeks has just fallen on its knees,” Bremner added.

“They either don’t seem to have control or everything is in the hands of the city and the markets.

“Then there’s the issue with News International and Rupert Murdoch at the Leveson Inquiry, it’s all gone slightly awry.

“How David Cameron can forget having meetings with Rupert Murdoch I don’t know. There’s collective amnesia over the whole thing, it’s just extraordinary to see it unfold.”

So how does he make light of such negativity when news is behind his inspiration?

“That’s a question I’m asking myself,” he adds.

“Somehow you find a way to bring some sort of sense to the nonsense of it all.

“But being out on tour means I have time to focus on what’s going on.

“I’ll get to Huddersfield in the middle of the morning, spend some time looking at the town and sitting down and writing what I’ll be doing that night.

“This is my job, it’s what I know, so I apply myself in the same way on stage as I do for TV.

“The one difference is the reaction from the live audience.

“That’s the thing I found when I appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, I found live shows enable you to connect with the audience so much more.”

His appearance on last year’s Strictly Come Dancing, where he was partnered with Erin Boag, introduced a new audience to Bremner’s work.

“I still get people talking to me about it now, which is great,” he added.

But you won’t be seeing any of his fancy footwork on the tour.

“I don’t think the promoter could get insurance to cover me for dancing,” he joked. “You won’t get to see me dance but I do sing.

“Ian does a song at the end and I might join in as Bill Clinton or Vince Cable or who knows who else.

“I’m not up for doing two hours straight of impressions, having Ian and Jo adds a bit of variety to it for the audience.

“It’s been great to get back on the road with this show and a real pleasure to work with Ian and Jo on a variety bill featuring a combination of satire, stand-up and musical virtuosity.”

l See Rory Bremner, Joan Caulfield and Ian Shaw at the LBT, Queen Street, Huddersfield on Monday, May 21 at 7.30pm.

Tickets are prices from £15-£17 and are available from the LBT Box Office on 01484 430528 or online at www.thelbt.org.